[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 92 (Tuesday, May 30, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E504]
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              HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF ISAAC SEILER

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                        HON. HILLARY J. SCHOLTEN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 30, 2023

  Ms. SCHOLTEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of a very 
important member of my team, Mr. Isaac Seiler, who will be returning to 
complete his studies and ending his time as my Communications Director 
on June 1. We are so very grateful for his service to our office, to 
this Congress, to the community of West Michigan and to our country.
  When the people of West Michigan chose me, the first woman in history 
to represent our part of the country in Congress, I knew I would need a 
smart and energetic person by my side helping me set up my new office--
someone who could match my drive and commitment to excellence, someone 
who cares just as deeply as I do about giving a voice in Congress to 
people who had never had theirs represented. I was so lucky to find 
that person in Isaac Seiler. From day one, Isaac showed up for our 
community in ways big and small. As the youngest Communications 
Director on the Hill, he quickly proved that no job was too big for 
him; but more importantly, in embodying the West Michigan ethos of 
servant leadership, he also showed that no job was too small.
  In addition to helping establish our new office, Isaac leaned in 
enthusiastically and expertly to help me tell West Michigan about the 
great work we were doing in Congress. He worked tirelessly to get 
newsletters out to constituents, to secure local media appearances and 
answer tough questions to make our office accountable to the people we 
serve. Constituents consistently tell me--I've never felt more 
connected to my Representative and the work you're doing. That's what 
representation should be about. That's because of Isaac.
  I've drawn great personal inspiration from Isaac as well, as he 
navigated deeply challenging circumstances of his own with courage and 
grace well beyond his years. Guided by a deep faith and abiding love, 
when Isaac faced profound adversity, he met it not as a roadblock, but 
a springboard to action--for personal growth and community 
transformation. A moment in his life that could have caused bitterness, 
but instead moved so many to expand their hearts, and open their minds.
  Isaac brings joy to any space he inhabits not only with his 
infectious laughter, but his drive to do good that inspires others to 
want to do the same. He truly has the heart of a public servant and 
West Michigan is better because he chose to serve. On behalf of the 
people in Michigan's 3rd district and personally from me, I offer him 
our deepest gratitude. I thank Isaac.